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2007 Lincoln MKR

Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
Lincoln MKR, 2007
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At the Detroit Motor Show Lincoln is unveiling the MKR Concept, a four door sedan whose design brings the styling cues of future Lincoln models.
The most popular car in the Lincoln exhibit was the head-turning MKR prototype that introduced a new design language of “elegant simplicity” on a 4-door coupe, and debuted the all-new, fuel-saving TwinForce engine. Developed to perform comparable or better than V-8 engines, the 3.5-liter gasoline twin-turbocharged direct-injection V-6 deliverd 415 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque on renewable E-85 ethanol. This one-of-a-kind automobile sat on chrome aluminum wheels wrapped in unique Michelin tires that featured the Lincoln star in its treads. Chrome-trimmed gauges illuminated with Ice Blue lighting, and the concave spoke steering wheel included retractable paddle shifters. Visually, the MKR had clean, uncluttered surfaces, with a significant C-pillar that smoothly transitioned into the cantilevered roof. The double-wing grille was inspired by the 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet.


С 1998 г. Lincoln в US-чартах популярности premium-брендов откатился с первого места на восьмое. Возможно ли перебить нисходящий тренд? Своим внешним видом концептуальный бизнес-седан MKR, вроде бы, вселяет надежду. Правда, салон с россыпью дополнительных дисплеев на торпедо напротив кресла переднего пассажира и «экологическими» отделочными материалами выглядит строго концептуальным. Удлиненная заднеприводная платформа Ford Mustang? Уже хорошо, что «бюджетную» заднюю подвеску заменили на независимую. По-настоящему интересен мотор. 3,5-литровый V6 (415 л.с./542 Нм) объединяет технологии турбонаддува и непосредственного впрыска бензина, способен переварить топливо Е85, и к тому же связан с АКП6. Однако решение о финансировании проекта MKR пока не принято...
Source: www.chicagoautoshow.com; Салон, Журнал "Автомобили" 2-2007
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Carmen Lozano
Monday, June 8, 2009
Very nice, although the front grille is a bit too bold and aggressive for my personal taste. Other than that, it's a great concept car! Would be nice if Lincoln would put something very similar into production and use newer hybrid or alternative fuel source technology.
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